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Women’s work is, and always has been, “essential” work. It’s time to value it.
With the deep and ever-widening economic inequities exposed by the COVID-19 crisis, it's time we come together to invest in strategies and policies that decrease and eventually eliminate the gender and racial wealth gap.
A Peek Inside the CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board
One member of the 2019-2020 class of CCFWG's Girls Advisory Board (GAB) reflects on her experience with this program that educates and empowers girls to make a difference through philanthropy.
Health Department Announces Significant Contributions to the Philly Joy Bank from the William Penn Foundation and Spring Point Partners
The Alliance for Health Equity announces the Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship
The Alliance for Health Equity's new Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship will support an African American high school female student who wants to pursue a college degree at any institution.
The Fund for Women and Girls' Girls Philanthropy Program Awards Grants
Leeway Foundation announces spring 2020 Art and Change grants
The Leeway Foundation announces $42,500 in support to 17 individual artists and cultural producers focused in community and cultural preservation for Spring 2020.
The Leeway Foundation Announces $48,950 in Support to 22 Individual Artists and Cultural Producers
Leeway's Fall 2020 Art and Change Grants (ACG) support 22 artists leading the exploration of how we adapt art and community-based practices in the time of a global pandemic. Cultural preservation and feminism were highlighted as trending areas of focus.
CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board Awards $19k to Local Nonprofits Serving Women & Girls
This year's GAB class dedicated resources to dismantling systemic racism, providing access to healthcare and reproductive rights for low-income women and girls, and supporting women and girls experiencing violence.
Leeway Foundation announces $55,000 in Art and Change Grants
The Leeway Foundation announced $55,000 in funding for 31 individual women, trans and gender nonconforming artists and cultural producers in Greater Philadelphia, to support their work addressing a range of social change issues.
New Century Trust Adopts Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach
In response to overwhelming feedback from the non-profit community, New Century Trust is transitioning to a “trust-based” approach to philanthropy.
New Era for New Century Trust
After more than 111 years in their home at 1307 Locust Street, New Century Trust has chosen to sell the building, move its offices, and recommit to the original intent of the organization – improving the lives of women and girls.
Chesco Women’s Commission & Fund for Women and Girls releases findings of survey on sexual harassment in the workplace
Results of the #ChescoKnows Workplace Sexual Harassment survey, conducted between November 2018 and January 2019, reveals a range of experiences and insights from current Chester County workplaces.
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls to Honor Susan Elko with Kitchen Table Award
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls will honor Susan Elko, a long-time advocate for social change in Chester County, with its annual Kitchen Table Award at the CCFWG Making a Difference Luncheon on Friday, May 4, 2018, at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Malvern, PA.
The Fund for Women and Girls Launches Highly Anticipated 2022 Blueprint Report at Community Event
Published every five years, The Fund’s Blueprint Report is the first and only comprehensive needs assessment of women and girls in Chester County.
CCFWG Unveils Women’s Suffrage Mural Before Election Day to Inspire Community to Get Out and Vote
A new mural unveiled days before the 2020 election honors the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted many women the right to vote, and serves as an inspiration for the community to get out and vote.
The Fund for Women and Girls to Honor Fredda Maddox and WSFS Bank at Sixth Annual Champions of Change Event
At its sixth annual Champions of Change event on Wednesday, October 26, The Fund for Women and Girls will honor Fredda Maddox and WSFS Bank.
The Fund for Women and Girls Hosts 16th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon Celebrating 25 Years of Impact
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls Hosts Inaugural Champions of Change Breakfast
CCFWG’s inaugural Champions of Change Breakfast leaves Chester County business community inspired to elevate women in the workplace.
The Fund for The School District of Philadelphia Awards Grants Designed to Increase Projects in STEM and Inspire Black, Latinx and Female Students
The Fund for The School District of Philadelphia has announced 16 winning public-school projects that will receive grant funding for programming aimed at introducing Black, Latinx and female students to potential careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).